Reaching Out...

Connecting With Your Children

The Reaching Out program is a school based group for families in high risk situations.

This program includes 2 hours of interactive education and discussion for parents followed by a lunch for parents and children together, which includes a family activity. Content is delivered and modified based on group need.

Topics include:

Positive Parenting

Attachment and Bonding

Stress Management

Family Dynamics

Violence and Anger

Traditional Parenting

Communication

“ I never used to know where to go for help or where to start. Then I saw the program and walked in. I started crying cause I knew I was in the right place. I started believing that I could improve my life with my grandchildren.”

Participant Impact

78% improved in their level of involvement in the community

82% saw an increase in their ability manage stress

76% had an increase in their ability to manage their anger

Group Facilitators

Jacinda Scott

Jacinda has a Bachelor of Social Work and is a Registered Social Worker with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW). She is a group facilitator, advocate for teen and young parents, and a program coordinator for parent support groups in the community. As mother of two daughters, Jacinda believes in building a village around ourselves as parents to do the best job possible in raising our children. She has teacher training in YIN yoga and brings this as well as other mindfulness practices to her group work to facilitate healing from trauma and mental health struggles. Jacinda enjoys supporting clients on their journey to health and wellness, but she is also inspired by the resilience and strength of the people she serves.

Rhonda Stimpson

Rhonda has a Diploma in Early Childhood Development, Bachelor of Social Work and is a Registered Social Worker with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW). As a Community Support Worker she facilitates parent groups in 3 inner city schools in Saskatoon. Rhonda has 15 years of experience as a social worker and 7 years of experience as a parent educator. She also provides individual parent and life support for Teen and Young Parents. Rhonda believes that it takes a village to raise a child and we all approach parenting hoping to be the best parent we can be.

Dates:

September thru June
Weekly

Fee:

No fee for this group

Details:

Childcare available only at certain locations

Please call 306.244.7773, reach us via email: Contact Us, or contact one of the schools listed below for more information.

Locations:

W.P. Bate School

St. Michael’s School

Confederation Park School

Registration:

This is a drop in program and there is no need to register beforehand.